1959 AC Ace vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2004 Toyota Prius is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Prius weights approximately 446 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Prius |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
